North Korea welcome's Seoul's expression of regret over drone incursion - Reuters
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"Although this was not an act by our government, I express regret to the North Korean side over the unnecessary military tension caused by such reckless behavior."
— Lee Jae Myung , Politician
"Lee expresses regret over drone flights by individuals into North Korea, saying that such behavior has caused unnecessary military tension with Pyongyang."
— Lee Jae Myung , Politician
"We express regret to the North over the unnecessary military tensions caused by the irresponsible and reckless actions of some individuals."
— Lee Jae Myung , Politician
"Such actions, even when deemed necessary for national strategy, must be approached with extreme caution."
— Lee Jae Myung , Politician
""Our government appreciated it as very fortunate and wise behavior for its own sake.""
— Kim Yo Jong , Politician
""Although it was not our government's intention, we express our regret to the North over the fact that unnecessary military tensions were caused by the irresponsible and reckless actions of some individuals.""
— Lee Jae Myung , Politician
Key People
Kim Jong Un is the Supreme Leader of North Korea.
The sister of Kim Jong Un, influential in North Korea's communications and foreign policy.
Lee Jae Myung is the President of South Korea.
Former President of South Korea.
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Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korea's leader, welcomed Seoul's expression of regret over an unauthorized drone incursion by a South Korean individual, while also warning against further provocations.
President Lee Jae Myung expressed regret over drone flights by individuals into North Korea, stating that such behavior has caused unnecessary military tension with Pyongyang.
President Lee Jae Myung expressed regret over drone flights by individuals into North Korea, stating that such behavior has caused unnecessary military tension with Pyongyang.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed regret to North Korea over a drone incursion that he said was carried out by a South Korean individual without government approval, stressing Seoul’s commitment to preventing future incidents.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister says it was 'very fortunate and wise' for South Korea's president to express regret for drone incursions into the North. Seoul had initially denied it was behind the survey flight.
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